Position Overview & Specifications
OVERBURY and Morgan Lovell are looking for a Procurement Assistant
London
About us
Overbury is a dynamic, market leading brand that delivers exceptional fit out and refurbishment projects for some of the world’s most iconic brands. We’re 1000 passionate people working from seven offices across the UK including: London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Bracknell. Some of our clients include the BBC, Virgin Media, Odeon, Goodyear, University of London, AstraZeneca, and Microsoft.
We’re part of the Morgan Sindall Group plc, the FTSE 250 listed construction and regeneration group with £3 billion revenue. We’re eight complementary businesses with one unified culture and 6,600 talented people who are working to create long-term, sustainable value in the built environment.
A bit about what you’d be doing
Working closely with the Head of Procurement, the Assistant Procurement Manager, and other key stakeholders across multiple business units throughout the UK.
Implementation of procurement strategies to meet the needs of Overbury and Morgan Lovell, ensuring ongoing supplier management is upheld and developed.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure that the company receives high-quality goods and services at competitive prices.
Identify and mitigate risks related to the supply chain function, such as supply chain disruptions or quality issues.
Identify process improvements and innovative opportunities that drive best value through procurement team’s activities.
Maintaining accurate records of procurement activity in accordance with internal requirements, maintain records and databases including sub-contractor feedback and spend consolidation.
Support the regular review and refresh of the supply chain to ensure it continues to meet our needs.
A bit about you.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Takes personal accountability.
Listens to and respects the opinions of others.
Asks for, reflects upon, and acts on feedback.
Actively seeks opportunities for improvement in organisational processes and activity.
COINS experience would be beneficial but not essential.
Ideally you will have well-honed Excel skills.
And in return…
We offer a market leading salary, bonus, and the best benefits package in the industry, including:
25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure)
An excellent working environment, with the chance to network and meet likeminded people
An open and accepting culture, where you’ll given the scope to come up with your own ideas
Company pension scheme
Private medical care
Employee Discount Scheme – an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets
Outstanding training and progression
Regular staff social events
Cycle To Work scheme
Just one more thing to consider
We are looking for someone with exceptional and relevant experience, keen, helpful, curious, with an eye for detail, someone who thrives on engaging with people. We are open and willing to explore new ideas, especially if they enhance our approach so if you feel confident in identifying opportunities and communicating them to a wider audience this might be the role you’ve been holding out for.
Overbury operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and are committed to building an organisation which actively promotes a culture that is free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.